Lab Assistant

Curia • Albany, NY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Laboratory Assistant in Albany, NY Build your future at Curia, where our work has the power to save lives. The Laboratory Assistant's role is to perform operations which aid in maximizing the research productivity of the laboratory staff. Day-to-day functions include cleaning chemistry glassware, laboratory and supply areas, as well as maintaining and updating the chemical inventory. Curia is a global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) with over 30 years of experience partnering with pharmaceutical and biotech companies to provide life-saving treatments to patients. At Curia, we are on a mission to advance our customers’ therapies from curiosity to cure and ultimately to improve patients’ lives.

Requirements

• High school education or equivalent
• Minimum 0-1 years’ experience in a laboratory
• Must pass a background check
• Must pass a drug screen
• May be required to pass Occupational Health Screening

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s Degree in Chemistry or related field
• GMP laboratory experience

Responsibilities

• Maintain the Laboratory in compliance with appropriate Standard Operating Procedures
• Assist scientists with operations involving some technical manipulations, if appropriate
• Maintain/update chemical inventory
• Maintain the laboratory equipment in a clean, organized and orderly manner.
• Wash, sterilize, clean, dry, and put away all laboratory glassware in pre-assigned locations as directed by the scientific staff
• Keep laboratory clean and organized, with particular emphasis to visits from customers and other guests.
• Keep sink area and personal workspace clean and organized
• Wipe down lab benches, lab surfaces, and lab shelving, sweep and mop lab floors in accordance with a maintenance schedule, appropriate SOPs, and on an as needed basis
• Maintain stock of sterilized labware in designated cabinets
• Refill solvent bottles, prepare aqueous and solvent solutions as needed or requested
• Prepare and crush empty solvent containers as needed following established procedures and safety protocol
• Stock materials and supplies in supply and storage areas, and keep those areas organized and clean
• Maintain a professional demeanor
• Conduct laboratory operations in a safe and responsible manner.
• Maintain familiarity with the Chemical Hygiene Plan.
• Exhibit safety awareness and safe work practices
• Follow responsible actions regarding chemical disposal.
• Maintain compliance with all regulations at the federal, state, and local levels
• Participate in self-development activities and training of others
• Recommend and implement methods to increase the quality of products and/or services

Benefits

• Generous benefit options (eligible first day of employment)
• Paid training, vacation and holidays (vacation accrual begins on first day of employment)
• Career advancement opportunities
• Education reimbursement
• 401K program with matching contributions
• Learning platform
• And more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED